Veteran Peer Specialist: Wellness Coach & Recovery

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, in Johnson City, is seeking a Peer Specialist to work with an interdisciplinary team in a rehabilitation program.

The role involves supporting Veterans in recovery goals, wellness, and skill-building, using personal recovery experience to model coping techniques. The position emphasizes documentation, crisis intervention when needed, and guiding Veterans to VA and community supports.

Qualifications

• Competencies include Problem Solving, Communication, Teaches Others.
• Volunteer or paid experience is acceptable for qualification credit.
• A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week; part-time experience credited proportionally.
• A transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.
• Physical requirements include light to sedentary work with possible some movement.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and other staff in a rehabilitation treatment program as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Helps Veterans articulate goals for recovery and personal wellness and supports skill-building.
• Models coping techniques and self-help strategies based on recovery experience.
• Maintains documentation and reports concerns to the treatment team promptly.
• Assists in crisis interventions and informs Veterans about VA resources for recovery and wellness.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teaches Others

Education

Transcript required

Accredited education verification

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, in Johnson City, is seeking a Peer Specialist to work with an interdisciplinary team in a rehabilitation program.

The role involves supporting Veterans in recovery goals, wellness, and skill-building, using personal recovery experience to model coping techniques. The position emphasizes documentation, crisis intervention when needed, and guiding Veterans to VA and community supports.